Why You Keep Going Back to What Almost Destroyed You (And How to Break the Loop)

If you’ve ever gone back to a habit, mindset, or pattern you swore you were done with — this episode explains why. We break down: The neuroscience of relapse The psychology behind familiar pain Why shame keeps the loop alive How to interrupt patterns before they sabotage your rebuild This isn’t about trying harder. It’s about breaking the loop. Reflection Questions: What triggers me most consistently? What belief drives my relapse? What would early interruption look like? Next Steps: Join the brotherhood: https://www.skool.com/the-ascent-for-divorced-dads-2803/about?ref=d906894f2b164c45a3b18c5363fca02c Follow @divorceddadsofamerica Subscribe & leave a review to help more dads rebuild